With a changed team line-up Marlow took a little while to settle and Rading took full advantage scoring twice early on in the encounter. marlow gathered themselves and went on to play excellent hockey but couldn't penetrate the Reading defence.
Rain hampered the last few minutes and the heavy downpour accompanied by thunder and lightening meant the remaining fixtures had to be abandoned after only 5 mins of Reading vs Oxford Hawks. Rearranged fixtures will be required as these games may prove crucial to the outcome of the group.